Effective date: July 12, 2026
At riderstimes.com, we hold ourselves to clear ethical standards and a disciplined fact-checking process. Here is what that means in practice.
How We Behave
The people behind our journalism are expected to follow these principles:
- Honesty and accuracy in all reporting
- Independence from advertisers, sponsors, and political interests
- Fair treatment of the subjects of our coverage
- Respect for privacy where there is no overriding public interest
- No plagiarism, fabrication, or misrepresentation
Crediting Others
Our content is original, and we credit the reporting, data, and ideas we draw from others. Passing off someone else’s work as our own is never acceptable.
Sources and Anonymity
Named, on-the-record sources are our preference. Anonymity is granted only for a genuine reason — for example when a source could be at risk — and where the public interest is served. We keep the commitments we make to sources.
Fact-Checking Standards
Before we publish, we verify factual claims against reliable, primary sources wherever possible. We seek to confirm important information with more than one source, and we distinguish clearly between verified fact, analysis, and opinion.
Independence
We steer clear of situations in which personal, financial, or political interests might undermine — or seem to undermine — our reporting, and we disclose any conflict that cannot be avoided.
Get in Touch
If you have an ethical concern about our content, or a question about this policy, contact Riders Times through our Contact page.